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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of firewall in its connection to the control network?
Which of the messaging methods is best described as one that can only be initiated by the link master in the H1 transmission system?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for networks in office or business environments?
SCADA systems are specialized utilizations of a process control systems. Which of the terms below can be best defined as the remote measurement component of a control system?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains all the data required to create a trend in the process?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 6?
There are three parameters that need to be configured when manually addressing in IPv4. Which of the answers below represents the parameters that are required?
Which answer below best describes a fieldbus communication standard that is not common in the industrial setting?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to design the GUI, including configuring tags and introducing specialized scripting?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the media access method and the message frame structure?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
In a DCS, there is a controller scan cycle priority that should have enough time to execute all tasks. Which of the answers below represents the about of free time for a loaded DCS controller to function?
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses voltage transitions to represent logic states?
An industrial network can, with a set of configured rules, scan network traffic flow for security issues. Which of the terms below best represents this type of security measure?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
Which of the DeviceNet components below is best described as being used where ingress protection is needed?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "G"?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE topic?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of the records of alarms and/or events?
Which one is best described as connecting the input signal of a device, with the output of the converter itself?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that is generally used with an RJ-45 connector?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls only on the ISO physical and data link layers?